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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,063.52, 462,391.23 and 182,101.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,063.52, 462,391.23 and 182,101.71 is: 251,302.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,063.52 : 462,391.23 = 182,101.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,063.52/462,391.23 = 182,101.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,063.52x = 462,391.23 × 182,101.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,063.52x = 84,202,233,672.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,202,233,672.00/335,063.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,302.30

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